CTMH - A Wedding Card

A simple wedding card today, based on the bride's colors.  I may be biased, but I think it's so elegant!

Stamp set: Love Always
Embossing Powder: Silver Pearl
Cardstock: Black and Grey Flannel
Ribbon: White Daisy Organdy (5/8") and Cranberry Velvet
Just Blooms Big Pink Flowers (I used White)
Twinkle Brad (Tulip)

 

CTMH - Rediscovering my love for heat embossing - and you can too! A tip and tutorial.

I had all but given up on heat embossing.  The stray embossing powder was threatening to make me absolutely crazy!

Then, one day on the Close to My Heart consultant bulletin board, I read a tip, attributed to Tresa Black on how to create your own little anti-static piece of perfection! (Just a quick note.  When I asked Tresa permission to post, she let me know that she didn't come up with the idea, that it was just one of her favorite techniques).

So, I tried it.  After all, what did I have to lose?  And you know what?  It works; it really really works! 

Step 1: Gather your supplies:  An old pair of pantyhose or knee highs (I prefer all over control for this technique), Corn Starch, a measuring scoop, a stiff wider paint brush, and a fine point paint brush.

Step 2: If you are using full pantyhose, cut off one of the legs, closer to the ankle (the length of a knee high).  Using the measuring scoop, place a tablespoon or two of corn starch in the toe of the stocking.  Tie a knot.  Then, fold the pantyhose back over itself and tie another knot.  Trim the excess. It will look something like this:

Step 3: Gather your other embossing supplies: embossing powder, ink and a craft heat gun.  

Step 4: Swipe the cornstarch anti-static bag over the piece of cardstock.  At this point, I use the stiff brush to wipe off the excess cornstarch.  I then stamp my image, and add embossing powder.  Using the fine detail brush, I remove the stray pieces of embossing powder.  I then heat emboss, and voila - no stray pieces!

Step 5: Complete and finish the card. 

 

Try it today.  See if it makes a difference for you!

CTMH - October Stamp of the Month - Holiday Warmth Blog Hop

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring October's SOTM, which is Holiday Warmth (D1376), a set of 11 stamps. If you have come here from Dawn's Blog,you are on the right path!

This month, there are so many consultants participating that the group is actually broken into three separate blog hops.  See my previous post for links to the other two groups.

I love this stamp set!  It's perfect for creating all types of holiday cards!

For this card, I didn't use a template.  Products used include: Indian Corn Blue card stock, Versamark ink, Silver Pearl Embossing Powder, CTMH Craft Heater, Clear Sparkles, Silver Bitty Brads and Sweet Home Level 2 papers.

For this card, I did use a template from the Wishes Card Confidence Program (midpoint).  In addition, I used Colonial White card stock, Olive cardstock, Versamark ink, Black embossing powder, gold embossing powder, CTMH craft heater, CTMH watercolor pencils, blending pen, Vintage edge anchors and Evensong Level 2 papers.

Now "Hop" on over to Kami's blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the October SOTM is only available until 10/31/09! Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!


If you get lost along the way or find a link that isn't working, I have posted the full list just before this - so just go back one post on my blog!

September Stamp of the Month Blog Hop (D1375 Treasure)

Welcome to our Stamp of the Month Blog Hop! We will be featuring September's SOTM, which is Treasures (D1375), a set of 13 stamps. If you have come here from Brae's Blog,you are on the right path!

This month we have over 60 Close To My Heart Consultants sharing their creations using this month's SOTM and other great CTMH products on their blogs. This is simple to do - just click on the link at the end of the post on each blog to
move to the next one! Here we go!

When I saw this stamp set, I knew I wanted to get out the embossing powder and the heat gun. I used designs from the Wishes how-to book for all three cards.

Pattern - "Bullseye"

In this card, I used Colonial White Cardstock, Cocoa Cardstock, Twitterpated level 2 papers (NEW!), Cocoa bitty brads (NEW!), Versamark ink pad, Cocoa embossing powder (NEW!) and the craft heater.

Pattern - "All Squared Up"

For this design, I used Sorbet Cardstock, Cocoa Cardstock, Twitterpated level 2 papers (NEW!), Versamark ink pad, Gold Embossing powder and the craft heater.

Pattern - "Name Plate"

In this card, I used Crystal Blue Cardstock, Cocoa Cardstock, Colonial white ric-rac, Crystal Blue Bigger Brads (NEW!), Twitterpated level 2 papers (NEW!), Versamark ink pad, gold embossing powder and the craft heater.
Now "Hop" on over to Haley's Blog to see her work! Be sure to visit all the Consultants at their Blogs to get some great crafting ideas and other fun ideas! Remember, the September SOTM is only available until 09/30/09! Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to see how you can get this stamp set at a discount or even free!

If you get lost along the way or find a link that isn't working, I have posted the full list on 08/31/09 - so just go back one post on my blog!